Proverbs 26:16
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The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
In other translations
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 26:12Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
- 1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
- Proverbs 12:15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
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